Report from January

Savannah Project and Little Deer Project

(1) Seasonal Activities

A New Year, new atmosphere 

New Year’s gifts were collected. We are grateful to the teachers and parents of Yew Chung International School for their gifts. The children were excited to open and receive the gifts.

A family photo! 

Daily Fun Time 

Eating Laba congee, will keep us healthy during the cold winter months. After the children finished eating the Laba congee they helped peel the garlic to make Laba garlic. Liam wanted to try it, and his nanny agreed... Liam said: It's delicious! Amelia said "Spicy, spicy" 

The birthday children celebrated their birthdays together. There was enough cake for everyone and gifts for the birthday children.

Holiday Activities 

The staff took the children to visit the Discovery Museum and watch a 4D movie. They were able to learn by playing, and play while learning, it was a great experience.

 

During the holidays, in addition to homework, exercise must also be arranged. Let’s learn Taekwondo together after warming up.

Winter vacation study tour to Beijing

Five children from the Savannah Project came to Beijing for a three-day study tour. They visited the Natural History Museum, Tiananmen Square, CCTV Tower, the zoo, the aquarium, and the Ice and Snow World at the Bird's Nest and had a great time!

(2) Medical Rehabilitation

The PT facilities are operational. They don’t stop even during the holidays. 

Trainers came to the project, Lydia carefully observes and works with Austyn, gives daily care suggestions, and trains the nannies.

Eleos Project

In January we arranged a visit to the families of 13 children in difficult circumstances and conducted a telephone interview with 24 families.

1, Preliminary screening and home visit

From January 12th to 13th, we carried out preliminary screening of students in need in the Qingshuihe area. We visited 18 families and learned about the situation of 33 children. We gave flour and cooking oil to each family, evaluated, screened and determined the funds needed to support the children in 2024.

2.   Scholarship and material distribution

In January, scholarships totaling $650 was distributed; materials distributed: 18 barrels of oil, 18 bags of noodles, 16 pairs of shoes, and 13 Christmas gift boxes.

3.   Home for the holidays

The children were all home for the holidays. 

·      Xiaosu's mother returned home, and the family reunited after years apart.

·      Xiaoxin was not as lonely during the holidays because she had made friends. 

·      Xiaolin's condition was under control this winter.

·      Xiaoyan had a severe cold, swollen eyes and ears. He is also deaf and is still recovering. 

·      Xiaokai and his grandma went to his aunt's house to spend the winter vacation. 

·      Xiaowen and his grandparents are at home, and his brother was able to return for the holidays. 

·      Xiaoen's test scores have improved and he is determined to continue working hard.

4.   Counseling and Resources 

·      Xiaoying had an operation in January, which lasted 2.5 hours and went smoothly. Dad had to work so after the surgery grandma stayed with her in the hospital. Before the operation, we helped Xiaoying’s family go through the medical insurance procedures and stayed while she was having surgery. We also visited her after the operation. One week after the operation, she was discharged from the hospital and returned home to recuperate.

·      Xiaoxin went to her uncle’s house for the holidays. During our visit, we brought them frozen dumplings, bread, cakes, fruit and school supplies. Xiaoxin's relationship with us is getting closer and closer, and she will take the initiative to express her needs. We are very happy that she opened up and has become friends with us.

Thank you for remembering the children, we believe that life is changed by love!